Category Archives: headaches

I’m Too Tired

I am laying here in bed… wanting to say something important, inspirational, moving… but all I’ve got is fatigue. The last few days have been challenging, each in their own unique ways. Little sleep has really done me wrong. Last … Continue reading

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Psychosomatic No More

Tonight we had a great chat during the usual Tuesday night (#mhsm) Mental Health and Social Media chat on Twitter. I was happy to be moderating this evening and I chose to discuss the topic of “psychosomatic illness”. I based … Continue reading

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Teetering Too Close to Depression

It’s been a rough one my friends. I am really hurting, horrible headache and emotions are all on the down side today. I would be lying if I didn’t tell you that I am downright sad and miserable. Feeling icky … Continue reading

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Getting Sick or Is It “Just” Fibromyalgia?

Today I felt really icky. I know I was behind on sleep and I was a bit stressed out, but some of the symptoms I was experiencing were hard to decipher. Quite frequently I feel fatigued, lethargic, and have an … Continue reading

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The Face of Mental Illness

  It’s me. It’s you. It’s your neighbor. Your mother, your brother, your best friend. It can be any of us and all of us. I sit here today feeling somehow less of a person because of my challenges. Fighting … Continue reading

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